US3896799A
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Arm board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-10
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1994-06-10
Abstract
Abstract An Arm Board for use in connection with intravenous feeding and similar medical procedures which in one embodiment comprises a rectangular structure having depending side walls and a padded covering and, in another embodiment, which comprises a rectangular structure with a tear-off portion suitable for strapping the arm to the board.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne C Seeley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/52; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
An arm board having an arm supporting surface; a cushion affixed to said supporting surface; and depending flexible side walls extending away from said arm supporting surface, said side walls each comprising at least a front section and a rear section separated by a substantially vertical slot, a portion of said side walls being capable of outward movement whereby the front and rear sections of each wall may move different distances laterally.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
An arm board having an arm supporting surface; a cushion affixed to said supporting surface; and depending flexible side walls extending away from said arm supporting surface, said side walls each comprising at least a front section and a rear section separated by a substantially vertical slot, a portion of said side walls being capable of outward movement whereby the front and rear sections of each wall may move different distances laterally.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the main body portion of the arm board and the depending side walls are integral.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the said main body portion and said side walls are comprised of corrugated material doubled upon itself.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
71 words
A device for supporting an arm or other limb comprising: a. a main body portion having opposing side walls; b. one of said side walls being a one-piece integrally formed extension and having a detachable section comprising detachable strap means including cooperating fastening means thereon; said detachable strap means being detachable and sufficiently flexible to be wrapped around the arm or limb to secure the same to the main body portion.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
71 words
A device for supporting an arm or other limb comprising: a. a main body portion having opposing side walls; b. one of said side walls being a one-piece integrally formed extension and having a detachable section comprising detachable strap means including cooperating fastening means thereon; said detachable strap means being detachable and sufficiently flexible to be wrapped around the arm or limb to secure the same to the main body portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the said body portion, side walls and detachable strap means are of corrugated material doubled upon itself.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said strap means each have contact means for securing the straps to the main body portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the strap means are scored to facilitate bending thereof after detachment from the side wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the side walls extend upwardly from the main body portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |